5th Grade Space and Astronomy Worksheets (page 2)

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Controversy of Earth's Position

Students learn about Galileo's proof of a Heliocentric solar system.

Subjects:

Solar System

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Phases of Venus Flipbook

Students make a flipbook depicting the changing phases of Venus.

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Let's Make a Comet

Guide students through the steps of making a miniature comet in the classroom.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

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Planetary Facts

Use a printable that contains facts about the planets. This printable includes Pluto as a planet, even though it is now…

Subjects:

Library Resources

Language Arts and Writing

Space and Astronomy

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Following the Sun

Students make a record of the sun's motion during a day by using the shadow of a stick.

Subjects:

Space Exploration

Space and Astronomy

Science

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Meteors

Students simulate a meteor collision.

Subjects:

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

Science

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Halley's Comet

Some interesting facts and fun activities related to Halley's Comet.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Ancient Civilizations

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Science and Language Arts: Synonyms and Antonyms

Distribute a printable set of questions on word usage.

Subjects:

Planets

Vocabulary

Space and Astronomy

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Science, Technology, and Society: E.T. Phone Home

Distribute a reading selection and an assignment on astronomy and the possibility of finding intelligent life.

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Astronomy: Vocabulary

Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to astronomy.

Subjects:

Space and Astronomy

Vocabulary

Science

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Lunar Features

Introduce your students to a lab that evaluates a student's ability to identify and describe lunar and solar eclipses,…

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Eclipse

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Explore Activity: Making a Model of the Solar System

Students use posterboard, markers, and scissors to make a model of the solar system. Materials list, rubric, worksheets,…

Subjects:

Solar System

Space and Astronomy

Science

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BOOK GUIDES

Go Big or Go Home Reading Guide

After reading Go Big or Go Home by Will Hobbs, share these questions with your pupils to generate group discussion, then…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Science Fiction

Space and Astronomy

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Farthest from the Sun: Pluto

Students read about the discovery of Pluto in 1930, as they solve math problems.*On Aug. 24, 2006, Pluto got "demoted"…

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Discovering a Planet: How to Tell a Star from a Planet

This printable science activity explains how you can tell the difference between a star and a planet when you are…

Subjects:

Space and Astronomy

Solar System

Science

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Scale Models: Modeling the Solar System

In this printable science activity, students make a scale model of the solar system. This activity includes Pluto as a…

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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Winter and Summer Solstices in the Arctic Circle

The Arctic Circle spends half the year in darkness and half the year in light, as students learn in this printable.

Subjects:

Arctic and Polar Regions

Seasons

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Constellations

Students explore the stars as a useful navigational tool.

Subjects:

Stars

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Moon Illusion

Learn why the moon appears to grow smaller as it climbs in the sky.

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Moon

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Pictures in the Sky

Students learn which constellations are visible during each season of the year.

Subjects:

Stars

Space and Astronomy

Science

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REFERENCE

Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer

Read this biography about Annie Jump Cannon, an astronomer during the 1800's who developed a classification system that…

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Maria Mitchell, Astronomer

Maria Mitchell's discovery of a comet led her to other achievements in the world of astronomy. A biography and related…

Subjects:

Science

Scientists

Space and Astronomy

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Robert Goddard, Physicist

Robert Goddard worked on developing rockets. A biography and related activities are included.

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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